South Kingstown is a solid school in a wonderful area of Rhode Island. The basis of this report is to give an objective view of South Kingstown High School and its community regarding to how it compares with other schools in Rhode Island and the U.S. Reading context reports can be useful for many different people and interests. Interested students, parents, and teachers looking for future jobs should look at documents such as this to give an unbiased and factual report on a school that will undoubtebly effect their life. By using sources a number of reliable sources and documents this could be attained.
Community Summary:
South Kingstown is a beautiful area of Washington County, Rhode Island. It is made up of many villages such as Wakefield, Peace-dale, and Kingston. It is only a thirty minute drive away from providence. South Kingstown is a beach community and has many great attractions. South Kingstown is home to East Matunuck State Beach and Worden's pond(largest fresh water body in Rhode Island), which is open to the public for recreational use. By going on the town chamber website(http://www.cshell.com/skcc/) people can find great points of interest such as where the great swamp fight occurred between Native Americans and colonists. South Kingston is made up of 27,921 people. South Kingstown has always been predomitatley white 91.1% of the population is white, 3% asian, 1.6% black, 1.6 Native American, and others make up the rest. Most of the population in the workforce work for a private wage and salary. South Kingstown is made up of 9,268 households and 6,394 families. The houses on average cost 171,200, which is higher than the U.S. average of 119,000. The median family income is $67,912 which is close to the Rhode island average of $64,733. The U.S. average is $58,526. Out of the 6,394 families only 199 of them are classified to be under the poverty level. This is 3.1% of the population. Many people in the town have an education. 91% of people over 25 have at least a high school education. Although South Kingstown is such a beautiful place and has a wonderful culture, crime still occurs. The South Kingstown Police Department must put out a Uniform Crime Report(UCR) every year.Last year there have been 523 reports of either homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglery, larceny, or motor vehicle theft. 684 adults were arrested, 90 juveniles were arrested, and there were 74 DUI's.
District Summary:
South Kingston High School is the only high school in the South Kingstown school district. 82% of students are in public schooling. The district is made up four elementary schools that combine into two middle schools. Than those two middle schools combine into a common high school. There are two private schools in South Kingstown, Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Elementary/ Middle School and the Prout School(High School). Depending on where students live determines the school they go to. The school is funded mostly through property taxes. In this district, per-pupil expenditures are greater than the states average for general education, special education, English Language Learners, and career and technical education. The two middle schools are Broad Rock and Curtis Corner Middle School. Each have scored above or equal to the state average for math reading, and writing. The high school has exceeded the state average in all three subjects.All students must meet the NCLB standards for pubic schools. Students must have to put together a portfolio of their work in order to graduate. Teachers are required to have a masters or undergraduate degree in both teaching and their subject. The South Kingstown School District is part of Division 1 sports, and have teams such as football and hockey that reach state championships. The men's soccer team is a nationally ranked team.
School Summary:
South Kingstown High School is the only high school in the district. For the past 130 years South Kingstown High School has existed and excelled academically and athletically. South Kingstown has one state, regional, and national awards, including the Blue Ribbon award in 1986-87. They have organized 27 extracuriccular clubs and in the 2008 Both football and ice hockey teams made the state title game. Although there's a strong history, they're currently below their usual standards of excellence. According to SALT survey the school has a worn appearance and is extremely crowded. 11% of the school takes the AP examinations and 71% reach a college mastery level. Thirty six seniors take the exams and 52 tests are taken. Only 37 reach college level. 75% of students reach the NSRE standards. However, on the SAT's the students surpassed the Rhode Island average for Math(489) by scoring 519 and they have also done so with writing, scoring on average 534, compared to other schools in Rhode Island.
South Kingstown has a strong workforce of teachers. There are 1251 students at South Kingstown High School. There are 124 teachers who belong to 10 different departments. English(16), Science(15), Special education(15), Math(14), Social Studies(14), art(11), Foreign Language(10), Physical Education(9), business(5), and tow librarians. The principal is fairly new with two years now under his belt. He is helped by two vice principals. Also the school has exstensive additional faculty. There are occupational and physical therapists, Student Assistance Counselors, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.
Surveys show that 95% of the parents in the South Kingstown District support the school system. Study's also show that compared to all High Schools in Rhode Island, only 40% of teachers believe parent involvement is essential to learning. Also compared to other High Scools in Rhode Island parents are contacted less on important developments in their childs education. Such as overall improvement, child problems in school, and responses to parents concerns and requests. Also parent teacher conferences are held less that other schools.
Like parent-teacher communication, studys show that principals and teachers, compared to other teachers and principles in Rhode Island, believe less in health promoting programs and show less support in positie health practices. 90+ percent of principals and teachers statewide support these health practices while barely 80% of SKHS do. In relation to other Rhode Island high schools, more students have used illegal drugs. 23% have said they have been robbed at some point, 12% complain of teacher problems, and 7% have admitted to being bullied. The dropout rate at SKHS is higher than the statewide average.
South KIngstown is a predominately white school. 91% of students are white, 3% black, and 3 Native American. 19% of people under 18 are classified to live in poverty. Only 4% of students at SKHS qualify for the 504 Meal Plan. 1% are participating in the ESL program and 16% are in special needs.
South Kingstown High School is by no means a bad school. Compared to other schools they are average, however compared to their rich history they are sub-par. On the South Kingstown website the school has posted an improvement plan. South Kingstown School Improvement Plan
South Kingstown High School was deemed to be making insufficient progress when being compared to the NCLB standards. Out of 13 subgroups, 3 failed to meet the standards in all subjects, those subgroups are minorities and the free-lunch subgroups. The school as a whole did better than the state average but those 3 groups failed to meet standards. The teacher to student ratio is better than most RI public schools by one student (1:11 compared to 1:12). The students at SKHS feel safer while in school than other students at other RI public schools (7% feel unsafe, compared to 9%). The drop out and graduation rates have remained very constant at SKHS with about 80% of the senior class graduating and 20% dropping out, this 10% above the national average but is worse than neighboring districts like North Kingstown (Rhode Island School Board). The parent involvement at SKHS has historically been low, but dues to new technologies such as e-mail and a mass calling phone system, parents are becoming more and more involved in the school and they are being kept up to date (South Kingstown School District). South Kingstown has participated in the SALT survey for a number of years and has shown improvement in many areas during those years. The Classroom climate has improved for both the teachers and the students, the teachers have been reporting improvement for the past three years and the students have also (Rhode Island School Board). The teacher work climate has fluctuated over the past years, which could be linked to the changing of principals and administrations after the 2005-2006 academic year (Rhode Island School Board). So overall the teaching staff at South Kingstown high school has become more comfortable over the past decade, along with the students. The No Child Left Behind Act could help the school improve their scores if the funding was directed towards specific areas. The also school needs to find a system or policy that improves the way students and teachers interact with each other, in order to make sure the students know how they are doing in their classes before they are in danger of failing. The South Kingstown School Department has created an above average high school that needs some small adjustments to make it a perfect place to learn and work.
Conclusion:
South Kingstown High School is a great public school. For the most part SKHS meets the statistical standards that parents, children, and teachers are seeking from a school such as this. The children who attend SKHS are very lucky and are supplied with everything they need to be a success in their future. They excel in academics, athletics, music, and the arts. The community surrounding South Kingston is a great place where any family or teacher would want to live and upbring their children. The only problem with South Kingston High School is that it does not meet it's potential. Although it is already a good school it has everything it needs to make it even better.
South Kingstown High School Context Report
South Kingstown High School
Introduction:
South Kingstown is a solid school in a wonderful area of Rhode Island. The basis of this report is to give an objective view of South Kingstown High School and its community regarding to how it compares with other schools in Rhode Island and the U.S. Reading context reports can be useful for many different people and interests. Interested students, parents, and teachers looking for future jobs should look at documents such as this to give an unbiased and factual report on a school that will undoubtebly effect their life. By using sources a number of reliable sources and documents this could be attained.
Community Summary:
South Kingstown is a beautiful area of Washington County, Rhode Island. It is made up of many villages such as Wakefield, Peace-dale, and Kingston. It is only a thirty minute drive away from providence. South Kingstown is a beach community and has many great attractions. South Kingstown is home to East Matunuck State Beach and Worden's pond(largest fresh water body in Rhode Island), which is open to the public for recreational use. By going on the town chamber website(http://www.cshell.com/skcc/) people can find great points of interest such as where the great swamp fight occurred between Native Americans and colonists. South Kingston is made up of 27,921 people. South Kingstown has always been predomitatley white 91.1% of the population is white, 3% asian, 1.6% black, 1.6 Native American, and others make up the rest. Most of the population in the workforce work for a private wage and salary. South Kingstown is made up of 9,268 households and 6,394 families. The houses on average cost 171,200, which is higher than the U.S. average of 119,000. The median family income is $67,912 which is close to the Rhode island average of $64,733. The U.S. average is $58,526. Out of the 6,394 families only 199 of them are classified to be under the poverty level. This is 3.1% of the population. Many people in the town have an education. 91% of people over 25 have at least a high school education. Although South Kingstown is such a beautiful place and has a wonderful culture, crime still occurs. The South Kingstown Police Department must put out a Uniform Crime Report(UCR) every year.Last year there have been 523 reports of either homicide, rape, robbery, assault, burglery, larceny, or motor vehicle theft. 684 adults were arrested, 90 juveniles were arrested, and there were 74 DUI's.
District Summary:
South Kingston High School is the only high school in the South Kingstown school district. 82% of students are in public schooling. The district is made up four elementary schools that combine into two middle schools. Than those two middle schools combine into a common high school. There are two private schools in South Kingstown, Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Elementary/ Middle School and the Prout School(High School). Depending on where students live determines the school they go to. The school is funded mostly through property taxes. In this district, per-pupil expenditures are greater than the states average for general education, special education, English Language Learners, and career and technical education. The two middle schools are Broad Rock and Curtis Corner Middle School. Each have scored above or equal to the state average for math reading, and writing. The high school has exceeded the state average in all three subjects. All students must meet the NCLB standards for pubic schools. Students must have to put together a portfolio of their work in order to graduate. Teachers are required to have a masters or undergraduate degree in both teaching and their subject. The South Kingstown School District is part of Division 1 sports, and have teams such as football and hockey that reach state championships. The men's soccer team is a nationally ranked team.
School Summary:
South Kingstown High School is the only high school in the district. For the past 130 years South Kingstown High School has existed and excelled academically and athletically. South Kingstown has one state, regional, and national awards, including the Blue Ribbon award in 1986-87. They have organized 27 extracuriccular clubs and in the 2008 Both football and ice hockey teams made the state title game. Although there's a strong history, they're currently below their usual standards of excellence. According to SALT survey the school has a worn appearance and is extremely crowded. 11% of the school takes the AP examinations and 71% reach a college mastery level. Thirty six seniors take the exams and 52 tests are taken. Only 37 reach college level. 75% of students reach the NSRE standards. However, on the SAT's the students surpassed the Rhode Island average for Math(489) by scoring 519 and they have also done so with writing, scoring on average 534, compared to other schools in Rhode Island.
South Kingstown has a strong workforce of teachers. There are 1251 students at South Kingstown High School. There are 124 teachers who belong to 10 different departments. English(16), Science(15), Special education(15), Math(14), Social Studies(14), art(11), Foreign Language(10), Physical Education(9), business(5), and tow librarians. The principal is fairly new with two years now under his belt. He is helped by two vice principals. Also the school has exstensive additional faculty. There are occupational and physical therapists, Student Assistance Counselors, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.
Surveys show that 95% of the parents in the South Kingstown District support the school system. Study's also show that compared to all High Schools in Rhode Island, only 40% of teachers believe parent involvement is essential to learning. Also compared to other High Scools in Rhode Island parents are contacted less on important developments in their childs education. Such as overall improvement, child problems in school, and responses to parents concerns and requests. Also parent teacher conferences are held less that other schools.
Like parent-teacher communication, studys show that principals and teachers, compared to other teachers and principles in Rhode Island, believe less in health promoting programs and show less support in positie health practices. 90+ percent of principals and teachers statewide support these health practices while barely 80% of SKHS do. In relation to other Rhode Island high schools, more students have used illegal drugs. 23% have said they have been robbed at some point, 12% complain of teacher problems, and 7% have admitted to being bullied. The dropout rate at SKHS is higher than the statewide average.
South KIngstown is a predominately white school. 91% of students are white, 3% black, and 3 Native American. 19% of people under 18 are classified to live in poverty. Only 4% of students at SKHS qualify for the 504 Meal Plan. 1% are participating in the ESL program and 16% are in special needs.
South Kingstown High School is by no means a bad school. Compared to other schools they are average, however compared to their rich history they are sub-par. On the South Kingstown website the school has posted an improvement plan. South Kingstown School Improvement Plan
South Kingstown High School was deemed to be making insufficient progress when being compared to the NCLB standards. Out of 13 subgroups, 3 failed to meet the standards in all subjects, those subgroups are minorities and the free-lunch subgroups. The school as a whole did better than the state average but those 3 groups failed to meet standards. The teacher to student ratio is better than most RI public schools by one student (1:11 compared to 1:12). The students at SKHS feel safer while in school than other students at other RI public schools (7% feel unsafe, compared to 9%). The drop out and graduation rates have remained very constant at SKHS with about 80% of the senior class graduating and 20% dropping out, this 10% above the national average but is worse than neighboring districts like North Kingstown (Rhode Island School Board). The parent involvement at SKHS has historically been low, but dues to new technologies such as e-mail and a mass calling phone system, parents are becoming more and more involved in the school and they are being kept up to date (South Kingstown School District). South Kingstown has participated in the SALT survey for a number of years and has shown improvement in many areas during those years. The Classroom climate has improved for both the teachers and the students, the teachers have been reporting improvement for the past three years and the students have also (Rhode Island School Board). The teacher work climate has fluctuated over the past years, which could be linked to the changing of principals and administrations after the 2005-2006 academic year (Rhode Island School Board). So overall the teaching staff at South Kingstown high school has become more comfortable over the past decade, along with the students. The No Child Left Behind Act could help the school improve their scores if the funding was directed towards specific areas. The also school needs to find a system or policy that improves the way students and teachers interact with each other, in order to make sure the students know how they are doing in their classes before they are in danger of failing. The South Kingstown School Department has created an above average high school that needs some small adjustments to make it a perfect place to learn and work.
Conclusion:
South Kingstown High School is a great public school. For the most part SKHS meets the statistical standards that parents, children, and teachers are seeking from a school such as this. The children who attend SKHS are very lucky and are supplied with everything they need to be a success in their future. They excel in academics, athletics, music, and the arts. The community surrounding South Kingston is a great place where any family or teacher would want to live and upbring their children. The only problem with South Kingston High School is that it does not meet it's potential. Although it is already a good school it has everything it needs to make it even better.
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